May 8, 2023 · The Edelweiss Raid mandates participants ski with a pack of military equipment, including rifles, throughout the two-day race that covers 27 miles and 14,000 feet of vertical over two days.

Feb 23, 2023 · The Chinese PLA Army has sent troops to Austria at invitation to participate in the international mountain infantry competition Edelweiss Raid 2023 from February 27 to March 2.

Mar 3, 2023 · First, the Chinese PLA Army has sent troops to Austria to participate in the international mountain infantry competition Edelweiss Raid 2023, which will be held from February 27 to March 2.

Apr 11, 2023 · U.S. soldiers conduct rappel training on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier in Austria before the 2023 Edelweiss Raid, Feb. 24, 2023. Teams must be proficient at creating snow anchors out of...

Apr 12, 2023 · Raid competitors must be able to quickly transition from skis to technical mountaineering and back into skis to overcome obstacles on the course. The U.S. Edelweiss Raid team conducts rappel training on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier before the 2023 Edelweiss Raid Feb. 24, 2023, in Austria.

Sep 11, 2022 · Held in the Tyrolian Alps, the Edelweiss Raid brings together 8-person teams from over 10 nations, to include NATO and NATO partner states, to compete in a rigorous military mountaineering competition.

Mar 4, 2023 · Known in Europe as the “unofficial world championship of military mountaineering”, the Edelweiss Raid takes military teams of eight personnel, drops them into one of the most austere mountain...

Mar 1, 2023 · Auch Mannschaften aus China und den USA sind heuer beim Edelweiß Raid am Truppenübungsplatz Lizum/Walchen am Start. Zum ersten Mal steht eine Frau im Aufgebot aus Österreich. Wattenberg – Es...

Jan 7, 2023 · After sunset, the competitors skied several ascents and descents of Morse Mountain at Smuggler’s Notch Resort. The Edelweiss Raid is an international, military competition designed to test the...

Mar 30, 2023 · This year’s raid saw 22 teams from nine nations: Austria, Bulgaria, China, the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Romania, Switzerland, and the U.S. Hosted by 6. Gebirgsbrigade — the Austrian home team– the event is rugged for sure.